About the job
HR Officer – Temporary Position
5-month Fixed-term Contract, 37 hours per week
Are you a skilled HR professional with a passion for providing advice and support? If you have experience in handling general HR queries and assisting managers, we would love to hear from you!
As an HR Officer at the University of the West of England (UWE), you will engage in a diverse range of responsibilities, primarily advising managers on various HR matters via phone and email. Queries may include topics such as conduct, performance management, maternity, and contracts, necessitating a strong background in HR practices.
Your role will also encompass managing long-term sickness cases and occupational health matters, along with handling work permits, making familiarity with UKVI regulations essential.
Administrative tasks, including data management, will be part of your duties, so experience with HR systems is advantageous.
You will be joining a supportive and experienced HR advice team, which will assist you throughout your assignment. Initially, the role will be remote, but you will be expected to return to the office when permitted by government guidelines, so this position cannot remain remote permanently.
When applying, please submit your CV and include a brief overview of your skills and experience relevant to this role in the 'Additional Information' section of the application form.
Note: We may close the application process early if sufficient applications are received, so please apply promptly.
In addition to competitive pay rates, UWE Bristol offers an array of employee benefits, including:
- Generous holiday allowance of 25 days (pro rata)
- Up to 12.5 bank holiday/closure days per year
- Excellent defined benefit pension schemes
- Access to an employee assistance program
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Family-friendly policies and wellbeing initiatives
- Onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus
- Savings on purchases via the Wider Wallet scheme
- Option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
Further Information
This temporary role is for a duration of 5 months, requiring a commitment of 37 hours per week, with a salary of £26,715 per annum. Equipment for remote work will be provided. Please refer to the attached job description for further details regarding the role.
The University typically starts new appointments at the entry point of the grade.
UWE is dedicated to promoting equality and diversity, creating an inclusive working environment that achieves success through attracting and developing a diverse workforce.